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Gladstone

A ghost town of unknown status in San Juan County, Colorado.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Gladstone has it. Gladstone Mansfield Ferrie (21 November 1892 – 4 July 1955) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Denver, Colorado, United States and came to Canada in 1906.

San Juan County holds 10 documented ghost towns, including Animas Forks, Arastra, Chattanooga — Gladstone keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Gladstone

Colorado's high-country ghost towns sit at altitudes that would give a flatlander nosebleeds — silver camps killed by an 1893 vote in Washington.

Gladstone Mansfield Ferrie (21 November 1892 – 4 July 1955) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Denver, Colorado, United States and came to Canada in 1906. He attended Mew Hall School in England at Burton on Trent, then became a farmer and livestock dealer by career. Ferrie served in World War I under the 2nd Engineers as a corporal. For 20 years, he was also a reeve of Rural Municipality of Invermay No. 305.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Gladstone is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Gladstone is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Gladstone is roughly 37.8907, -107.6497 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Gladstone FAQs

01Where is Gladstone located?
Gladstone is in San Juan County, Colorado, mapped near 37.8907, -107.6497.
02What county is Gladstone in?
Gladstone sits in San Juan County, Colorado. See our full guide to ghost towns in San Juan County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Gladstone?
Gladstone Mansfield Ferrie (21 November 1892 – 4 July 1955) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Denver, Colorado, United States and came to Canada in 1906.
04What remains at Gladstone today?
The on-the-ground condition of Gladstone is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Gladstone?
Here's the honest truth: access to Gladstone is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Gladstone is roughly 37.8907, -107.6497 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Gladstone Ferrie”), CC BY-SA.

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